US Bridges

Willow Street over Sweetwater River

Good

San Diego County, California · 350 Ft N/O Bonita Road · Structure no. 57C0855

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
620 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Street over Sweetwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willow Street over Sweetwater River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,038 by 2045. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWillow Street
CrossesSweetwater River
Location350 Ft N/O Bonita Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.65871, -117.04194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,350 (2023)
Projected traffic20,038 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Street over Sweetwater River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Street over Sweetwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Willow Street over Sweetwater River carry?

About 15,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Willow Street over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Street over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.